The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
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Sep 2, 2019 • 1h 6min
False Arguments That Faith And Reason Are In Conflict | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Fr. James Brent, O.P., discusses wishful thinking in beliefs, challenges to faith and reason, and the evidentialist objection against Christian faith. The conversation delves into the complexities of faith as testimony, conversion, and redefining the historical perception of the Inquisition.
Aug 29, 2019 • 1h 6min
The Divine Attributes: God as Perfectly Simple and Perfectly Good | Prof. Edward Feser
Prof. Edward Feser delves into key descriptions of God's existence, divine simplicity, essence vs. existence, and how analogical language is used to describe divine attributes. He contrasts classical theist views with modern interpretations and provides historical support for divine simplicity.
Aug 28, 2019 • 1h 34min
Demonstrating the Existence of God | Prof. Ed Feser
Philosopher Prof. Ed Feser discusses proving God's existence through Aristotelian arguments, cosmological arguments, and addressing radical skepticism. He explores Christian theology, metaphysics, relativity theory, eliminative materialism, and the role of consciousness in understanding God.
Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 11min
Aquinas on the Three Wisdoms: Philosophical, Theological, and Mystical | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P., discusses Aquinas' three wisdoms: philosophical, theological, and mystical. Topics include exploring causes, human understanding beyond sense perception, different types of wisdom, the essence of things, and the pursuit of knowledge rooted in wonder.
Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 20min
The Lover of the Common Good| Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., discusses the importance of pursuing the common good over individual interests in alignment with God's design for the universe, exploring diverse philosophical views on community and the transformative power of grace on natural perfections. The discussion delves into the concept of the common good as a unifying force within the family and the challenge of understanding a common evil.
Aug 21, 2019 • 1h 20min
True Justice, the Just Society, and Political Order | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold discusses Augustine's views on political order, justice, and the two cities. They explore the role of martyrdom in societal change, the church's influence across nations, and the importance of true justice in creating harmony. The conversation also touches on the concept of a commonwealth, objects of love, and interpreting Augustine in a secular state.
Aug 17, 2019 • 1h 17min
The Love of the Common Good | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP discusses Aquinas's distinctions between common goods and proper goods and explores love for God inscribed in nature. The podcast delves into man's natural love for God, the shift from personal autonomy to communal obligations, and the importance of loving common goods for personal flourishing.
Aug 15, 2019 • 1h 14min
Two Cities, Two Standards, Two Loves | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold discusses Augustine's 'two cities' concept, exploring themes of forgiveness, societal harmony, and spiritual growth. The podcast delves into the importance of seeking forgiveness, aligning with the City of God, and interpreting religious narratives for virtuous living.
Aug 13, 2019 • 1h 27min
The Commonness of the Common Good | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., delves into the shift from ancient to modern views on the common good, emphasizing the importance of common goods in nature and exploring different types of wholes. He also discusses human identity in political communities and the pursuit of higher goods within them.
Aug 10, 2019 • 1h 17min
Rendering What is Due | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold, an expert in theology and politics, discusses themes of justice, obligations to society, and sacrifice as highlighted by Augustine with references to Cicero. They explore Rome's decline, Cicero and Augustine's perspectives on Commonwealth and justice, pursuit of eternal happiness, divine nature, sacrifice, purification to connect with God, and degrees of wickedness in worship.
